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COVID-19 Has Transposed Us to the Future
Reading / feuilleton
What can the sudden, unexpected emergence of the coronavirus tell us about attitudes towards death and societal inclusion?
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The Shortest Short Stories
Reading / culture
During a rainy July or a cold August, it’s a nice idea to read about holidays, mice, scarecrows, Wrocław and washing machines. A handful of the shortest short stories from the Everything’s Gonna Be Alright collective.
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What Comes After the Flood?
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What Comes After the Flood?
An Interview with Marcin Popkiewicz
Magazine / science
Marcin Popkiewicz, co-founder of a Polish climate science portal, talks about ecotourism, the fight against disinformation, and a possible future world.
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A Bird’s-Eye View on Biebrza and Narew
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Eucalyptus Is Burning Portugal
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climate psalm
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A Secret Offer
A Secret Offer
Self-Carelessness with Coachinger
Reading / society
Our in-house ‘coaching guru’ shares his wisdom – this week on how to succeed in the supermarket queue.
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Poematic
climate psalm
Reading / literature
“in a former life / I crammed ripe blueberries into my mouth.” A poem by a contemporary Polish poet.
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20th July 1969
20th July 1969
Anniversary of the Month
Reading / science
On this day in 1969, a certain Mr Armstrong touched down on the moon and spoke about a giant leap for mankind, but how was all of this observed in communist Poland?
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July in History
July in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of July.
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Crystal Fortune-Telling
Crystal Fortune-Telling
The Mystical Allure of Quartz
Magazine / society
The mineral commonly known as mountain crystal (or quartz) has captured the imagination for thousands of years. Why is this gemstone rumoured to be imbued with divine power?
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The Limits of Clean Energy
Magazine / science
If the world isn’t careful, renewable energy could become as destructive as fossil fuels.
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On Acceptance
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On Acceptance
Clichés vs. Viscosity
Magazine / society
The idea of accepting what there is may feel cliched. Yet, when applied with moderation and a sprinkling of help from the Stoic philosophers, it might prove to be a useful exercise after all.
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A Revolutionary Condiment
A seasonal dish
A Revolutionary Condiment
How to Make Your Own Lacto-Fermented Chili Sauce
Magazine / society
Our gastronomy expert outlines the virtues of spicy peppers, and gives a recipe for fermented chili sauce.
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A Toast to Tradition
A Toast to Tradition
The Joys of a Polish Wedding
Reading / society
The Polish wedding reception (or ‘wesele’) is a thing of legend that has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. It’s also an evening of joy, full of the warmest Polish traditions.
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Hungry for a Good Life
Hungry for a Good Life
An Interview with Carolyn Steel
Magazine / society
Architect and food visionary Carolyn Steel talks about a culinary approach to a good life, the future of farming, and the importance of sharing food and meals.
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Solaris
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At first glance, one can assume that Igor Omulecki’s works from the Solaris cycle stay within the orbit of post-minimalism and op-art. After all, the minds of the inhabitants of the art world are somehow trained to create such connotations. However, as Władysław Strzemiński put it in his Theory of Seeing: “It is not what the eye catches mechanically that matters in the process of seeing, but the consciousness man has of his seeing.”
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The Best Routine Is no Routine
The Best Routine Is no Routine
An Interview with Harlan Coben
Reading / culture
Harlan Coben talks about writing crime during the pandemic, the global reach of Netflix, and the Polish-language adaptation of his novel “The Woods”.
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A Canadian in Bratislava
A Canadian in Bratislava
A Conversation with Ben Pascoe
Reading / society
Ben Pascoe, the Canadian founder of ‘Next Apache’, a cult café and second-hand book store in Bratislava, talks to Łukasz Grzesiczak about why he loves living in Slovakia.
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Fiction
Will You Still Love Me Yesterday?
Reading / literature
In these two extracts from the novel “Will You Still Love Me Yesterday?”, pensioners Grażyna and Ludwik plan a night of passion for the 50th anniversary of their first sexual encounter, before waking up in surprisingly different bodies.
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Say Yes to the World
Say Yes to the World
On Nietzsche and Affirmation
Magazine / society
In the late 19th century, Friedrich Nietzsche wrote the infamous words: “God is dead.” Yet rather than being a provocative attack on religion, the philosopher’s statement was an invitation to affirm one’s life.
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Why You Should Find Time to Be Alone With Yourself
Magazine / society
Don’t confuse loneliness with time by yourself.
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Healthy Living
Summer Meditations
Reading / society
A psychologist outlines four meditation exercises for the summer months.
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Mind the climate
Greta Thunberg: Let’s Use Nature to Fight Climate Change
Media / Video
All around us are magic machines that suck carbon out of the air, cost very little and build themselves. Trees – in all their gorgeous variety and spectacular beauty – can make a massive difference to the world, if we accept one condition: we have to leave fossil fuels in the ground, where they belong.
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The Limits of Clean Energy
Magazine / science
If the world isn’t careful, renewable energy could become as destructive as fossil fuels.
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Mind the climate
What Comes After the Flood?
An Interview with Marcin Popkiewicz
Magazine / science
Marcin Popkiewicz, co-founder of a Polish climate science portal, talks about ecotourism, the fight against disinformation, and a possible future world.
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A Rightful Balance
Mind the climate
A Rightful Balance
Environmentalism in the Films of Studio Ghibli
Reading / culture
Studio Ghibli – the Japanese animation film studio – may be known for its fluffy mascots such as Totoro, but beneath this cute veneer are a series of films with serious ecological concerns.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
Media / Audio
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
Media / Audio
We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
Media / Audio
An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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Healthy Living
Summer Meditations
Reading / society
A psychologist outlines four meditation exercises for the summer months.
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Why You Should Find Time to Be Alone With Yourself
Magazine / society
Don’t confuse loneliness with time by yourself.
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Five Ways to Deal With Self-Isolation
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Five Ways to Deal With Self-Isolation
Coping with COVID-19
Reading / society
Some practical advice on handling the pressures of self-isolation, social distancing and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Anxiety Virus
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The Anxiety Virus
An Interview with Martyna Goryniak
Reading / society
Psychological coach and therapist Martyna Goryniak talks about what exactly anxiety is, why it can be harmful, and how we can try to mitigate it during the COVID-19 pandemic.